Losing weight has always been a challenge for me. When I left my husband back in December 2017 I ended up losing 50 pounds within 4 months. I went through a depression state a few months later and ended up gaining some of the weight back. December 2018 I was finally after a year of living with family members able to get my daughter and I into our own place. Having my own kitchen gave me the ability to cook and stay away from fast food. This kept my weight pretty stable. I then decided I had to do something so I started counting calories. I will never understand this whole counting calories... One place says stay between 1500 to 1700 to lose weight another place says I should be eating almost 3000 calories a day... The key I guess is the foods you eat. That I think is the hardest part the cutting the sugar and carbs out. I love my carbs! I went and bought a bunch of healthy choice freezer foods. I mean its all counted out for you how can I go wrong right? I was doing pretty good the … [Read more...]
If Fitness Is A Mindset, How Do You ‘Think’ Your Way To It?
You likely know that the fitness lifestyle is one worth living, and can improve your life in so many ways to make the time investment negligible. However, it’s not as if you can simply flip a switch to turn off your bad habits and start anew with care and consideration. It’s not as if in a week of exercise you’re going to think like someone who can perform ultramarathons, nor might you want that level of obsessive drive. However, the fitness mindset is essential to living healthily. The hardest fitness battles are won in the mind, the same as anything in life. The good news? Working hard on your body can help influence your mind to be more positive, and to know have the potential within you. But can you artificially ‘think’ your way into this mindset? Can you force it? We’d say that the results are middling on this. But you can prioritize your emotional development in order to allow the fitness mindset to become only natural for you. Here’s how: You Have To Want It You have to … [Read more...]
Improve Yourself to Improve Your Parenting- Here’s How
As parents, we put all of our focus and energy into our children, and when it comes to ourselves we’re often bottom of the list. While your kids will always be your priority, it’s important not to neglect yourself in the process. Taking care of yourself can actually make you a better parent- here’s how. Focus on your health We all know that raising little ones is exhausting. We’re up early, we’re in bed late and we spend almost all of our day running around after them, picking up after them and taking them to the places they need to go. This is tiring enough within itself, but if you’re carrying too much extra weight and your fitness levels are poor, then every day is going to be a huge struggle. While you might not feel that you have the time or energy to exercise, if you can prioritise and push through it in the beginning, you can make things much easier for yourself in the long run. If your fitness levels are low, you’re likely to feel a big difference in as little as six … [Read more...]
Why You’re Not Losing As Much Weight As You’d Hope
It can feel pretty empowering to take a stand and proclaim (to yourself): “I’m going to lose weight!” But there’s one surefire way for your enthusiasm to take a nosedive, and that is if you’re not making as much progress as you’d like to make. However, there’s no reason to call the whole thing off: it’s possible that there’s a variable factor that’s stopping you from shedding as many pounds as you’d like. Below, we take a look at seven reasons the weight may not be falling off. You’ve Just Started Rome wasn’t built in a day! Losing weight is like anything else in life, it takes time. If you’ve been dieting for a week and you’re barely noticing any changes, then it’s not the end of the world. The journey has only just begun, and it won’t be until you’re further along than you begin to see changes. If you find this difficult to accept, or have doubts about how legitimate it is, think of it this way: a person who visited a gym to build muscle wouldn’t see any results for six weeks … [Read more...]
4 Mistakes To Watch Out For When Choosing Life Insurance
When you start a family, it’s important that you begin making plans for their future right away. Putting money aside for their future is important, but have you considered how they’ll get by when you’re gone? It’s not something that you want to think about and hopefully, it’s a long way off. But there’s always a chance that an accident could happen and if you haven’t made plans for that, your family might end up in a difficult situation. You also need to consider how they will afford your care when you’re unable to look after yourself. This is all horrible stuff to think about now, but it’s important. That’s why it’s so essential that you get a good life insurance policy right away. But getting a good policy is often easier said than done and there are a lot of things that you can get wrong. If you’re about to take out a life insurance policy, make sure that you avoid these mistakes. Not Shopping Around This is one of the most basic rules when you’re shopping for any kind of … [Read more...]
9 Natural Alternatives for Prescription Drugs for Anxiety
Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry or unease about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. For many, anxiety is a chronic issue that is exacerbated by the daily ills of life. Unfortunately for many, prescription drugs are the only recourse to solve their anxiety. People do not realize that there are natural alternatives to fight anxiety. 1. Exercise One of the best things that you can do for anxiety, stress or any form of mental issue is to go out and get active. Many medical professionals recommend at least 30 minutes of any form of exercise per day would be ideal. Whether this is going to the gym and lifting some weights or simply taking a morning walk around the neighborhood, a lot of stress can be relieved with exercise. Besides the many cardiovascular benefits that regular exercise has, it has also shown to reduce anxiety in stressful situations. Simple, yet effective. 2. Meditation Meditation is also a very simple, but powerful technique that you can … [Read more...]
Ways to Prevent 3 Common Sports Injuries and Ailments
Sports physical therapists don’t just help athletes recover after an injury. They also give them the resources to prevent future injuries. Here are a few injury prevention tips that athletes of all skill levels can use to stay fit on the field. Preventing Overuse Injuries Sports are a great way to stay healthy, build character, and learn the importance of teamwork. When athletes work too hard, however, they increase their risk for overuse injuries. These injuries aren’t as obvious as broken bones or wrist fractures, which are known as acute injuries. Acute injuries occur when a single, traumatic incident harms the body. Overuse injuries, on the other hand, are the result of repetitive trauma. Examples include shin splints and tendonitis. Overuse injuries can lead to pain, dizziness, weakness, skin irritation, and more. To prevent these injuries, athletes should always warm-up and cool-down before and after they exercise. Strength training and flexibility exercises can minimize the … [Read more...]
The Perfect E-Reader for Mom This Holiday Season
Busy women on the go and moms juggling kids and work will love getting the perfect E-reader this Christmas. This both fun and functional tech Christmas gift for mum will help her reduce clutter while accessing hundreds of her favorite books, magazines, and blogs. But which E-reader is best for the mom in your life? Let’s check out some of our favorite E-readers. The Amazon Kindle Amazon continues to dominate the E-reader market with lightweight products that provide everything from an impressive Kindle lending library to access to movies, music, and more. There are a number of popular E-readers, from the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (which is both affordable and water-resistant) to the premium Kindle Oasis. The Kindle provides a pleasant reading experience, reducing overall strain on the eyes. There are several options for reader, some offering more space and access to Amazon Prime. If your mom is more interested in just reading her favorite books, then the basic version is probably … [Read more...]
Even An Apple A Day Isn’t Enough To Keep You Away From Your Doctor
When to comes to health, most of us are pretty good at turning a blind eye to warning signs. While it’s true that we’re living in a nation of hypochondriacs (thank you Google), many of us also ignore these worries. We may spend time diagnosing ourselves, but few of us do anything about it. For the most part, it is true that self-diagnosis is often off-the-mark. But, ignoring these things altogether could lead to problems. Even if you’re getting the diagnosis wrong, something is going on for you to be searching in the first place. Rather than assuming it’s probably nothing, book an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. You shouldn’t need us to tell you that there’s often no room for maneuver when it comes to our health. A small niggle may be easy to treat in the early stages, but it could fast get serious if you keep ignoring what’s going on. If you still aren’t convinced an appointment with a professional is what you need, keep reading to find out why you’re … [Read more...]
How You Should Workout With Certain Ailments
Nothing should ever stop you from being who you want to be. As we get older we begin to see our bodies increase in weight, and our health is affected by this. We also live busy lives, taking care of the kids, cooking and running daily errands. Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies begin to fade in some ways that are hindering to a more healthy lifestyle. It's just the way the dice roll sometimes but that doesn’t mean you should give up. Certain ailments can be championed and jumped over so you can maintain your health and be around longer for your children. The key is to know what you need to do to accommodate your health problems, so you can work out just like everybody else does. Sports vision For some people wearing glasses is just one step too far. They can be uncomfortable physically, but also make you feel older than you are. Many who need to wear glasses feel self-conscious so when you’re trying to lose weight, it's best to wear contact lenses. However, everyday contact … [Read more...]
